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National parks near Subiaco, Lazio

Subiaco sits inside the Rome area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Rome for the full write-up.

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park is the closest national park to Subiaco, Lazio — 63.5 km (39.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 20 min behind the wheel.

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Circeo, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Majella, Monti Sibillini, and Vesuvius make a full day trip — leave early. Gargano, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, Tuscan Archipelago, and Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni are better with a night booked nearby.

Subiaco has a population of about 6,025.

National parks near Subiaco

Parks ranked by distance from Subiaco
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park63.5 km (39.4 mi)1 hr 20 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park69.7 km (43.3 mi)1 hr 27 minDoable as a day trip
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park72.3 km (44.9 mi)1 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park84.1 km (52.3 mi)1 hr 41 minDoable as a day trip
Monti Sibillini National Park109 km (67.8 mi)2 hr 3 minDoable as a day trip
Vesuvius National Park166 km (103 mi)2 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park238 km (148 mi)3 hr 57 minBest as a weekend
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park240 km (149 mi)3 hr 59 minBest as a weekend
Tuscan Archipelago National Park251 km (156 mi)4 hr 8 minBest as a weekend
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park262 km (163 mi)4 hr 18 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.

Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.

July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.

Month-by-month detail for Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Subiaco are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Subiaco
PairApartEstimated drive
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Majella41.2 km (25.6 mi)56 min
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga → Monti Sibillini54.5 km (33.9 mi)1 hr 10 min
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga → Majella58.8 km (36.5 mi)1 hr 15 min
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise → Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga79.7 km (49.5 mi)1 hr 37 min

Planning a trip from Subiaco

Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.

Read the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Subiaco?

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. It is about 63.5 km (39.4 mi) from Subiaco, roughly 1 hr 20 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Subiaco?

Yes — Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Circeo National Park, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, Majella National Park, Monti Sibillini National Park, and Vesuvius National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Subiaco?

10 parks are within reach of Subiaco, 6 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Subiaco?

For Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.